Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Belong. Believe. Be You. Belden.

Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you'll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You'll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.

Together, we'll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let's build the future.

Job Summary

The Indirect Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for the support of the strategic sourcing strategies for the following categories: Plant and Facility Industrial Products and Services, Material Handling Equipment, MRO and other materials and services to support Belden's business in our Americas locations. This position requires an exceptional ability to develop relationships across the organization as well as with key suppliers to the company and to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders at all levels. This role is structured as a hybrid position, with the flexibility to work both from home and in a U.S. Belden facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key indirect spend categories, including MRO, facilities services, utilities, and other operational support areas.
• Analyze spend data, supplier performance metrics, and market trends to uncover cost-saving opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive overall value creation.
• Collaborate closely with plant operations teams to identify, prioritize, and implement cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives.
• Lead end-to-end RFQ/RFP processes, including requirements gathering, proposal evaluation, and supplier selection based on cost, quality, service, and risk criteria.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and multi-site contracts to secure optimal value for the organization.
• Monitor contract lifecycles, track expiration dates, and lead timely renewal, renegotiation, or re-sourcing activities as needed.
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure consistent performance, reliable delivery, and alignment with operational needs.
• Ensure full compliance with the company's indirect procurement policies, legal standards, governance frameworks, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Ability to travel up to 20% as required for supplier visits, cross-functional collaboration, and regional initiatives.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, business or related fields.
• Five years of relevant experience in indirect procurement or strategic sourcing.
• Proven experience managing categories such as MRO, Facilities, etc.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and project management skills.
• Proficient in procurement systems and tools (Zycus, SAP, Coupa, Ariba or similar)
• Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills.

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $74,600- $112,000 plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role. This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant's experience, qualifications, and geographical location.

Belden also offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible and provides employees with benefits that could include health/dental/vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability!

Let's Write the Next 100 Years Together. Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. The work we're doing puts our people on the front lines of impacting lives and shaping the future. Propel your story of innovation by helping Belden write the next chapter in ours. Shape your future at Belden.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.

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